Charley Frank Pride is one of the few Black country musicians to have had considerable success in the largely Caucasian country music field and the only one to be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2010. His greatest success came in the early-to mid-1970s, when he became the best-selling performer for RCA Records since Elvis Presley. His incredible legacy includes 36 #1 hit singles.

On October 4, 2000, Charley Pride was honored with the highest country music award, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. He is still recording and touring extensively world wide.